Senior Structural Engineer

About the Role

Generally responsible for supervision and technical direction over a team of engineers including total delivery of the civil/structural deliverables and services on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations. This role involves performing advanced engineering work as a technical specialist for complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Review and approval of all civil/structural deliverables.
• Validation of professional services and construction estimates at the onset of projects and tracking changes as the project progresses.
• Accomplishing engineering activities such as stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and estimates.
• Producing professional service estimates in accordance with department standards for project deliverables, studies, change notices, and proposal efforts.
• Developing conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine efficient approaches to solving engineering tasks.
• Establishing design criteria incorporating client requirements, estimates, and applicable standards/codes while ensuring permitting requirements are communicated.
• Initiating timely change notices for deviations affecting schedule, deliverables, or cost.
• Planning and organizing team work, communicating plans to the team, project leadership, and clients.
• Maintaining project control by tracking performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
• Delegating work proportionate to engineers' skills and experience, ensuring efficient progress and quality.
• Consulting with design leaders from other disciplines to ensure coordination and quality.
• Producing detail design calculations and sketches for materials of construction.
• Designing projects with efficient use of construction materials, emphasizing ease of construction and client expectations.
• Checking calculations made by other engineers for accuracy and conformance to codes and good engineering practice.
• Producing construction specifications and monitoring drawings for conformance to design calculations and specifications.
• Assisting the drafting group in resolving routine layout and detailing problems.
• Producing bid packages for civil/structural purchase inquiries.
• Participating in planning training programs and professional development for staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university (structural coursework required for structural positions).
• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred or may be required.

Skills

• Knowledge of design standards and codes.
• Application and specification of civil/structural materials.
• Development of material procurement specifications.
• Good design practices for sizing civil/structural systems.
• Coordination of design efforts with other disciplines.
• Understanding of schedule constraints and deliverable requirements.
• Ability to estimate task completion, construction costs, and engineering schedules.
• Ability to determine construction material quantities and develop design criteria.
• Creation of accurate civil/structural installation documents and specifications.
• Experience in estimating and scheduling professional service hours.
• Understanding of skills and experience required for engineering and design functions.
• Knowledge of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
• Leadership in project teams to deliver on commitments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships.
• Leadership in the Community of Practice.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and personal paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) and other benefits for eligible teammates.

About the Company

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. As a 100% teammate-owned company, our safety culture promotes the well-being of everyone involved in our work.